import {TabItem, Tabs} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";

import FlattenedSteps from "../../components/FlattenedSteps.astro";
import ZulipTip from "../../components/ZulipTip.astro";
import GoToRecentConversations from "../include/_GoToRecentConversations.mdx";

Use the **recent conversations** view to get
an overview of all the ongoing conversations. This view is particularly useful
for catching up on messages sent while you were away.

<Tabs>
  <TabItem label="Desktop/Web">
    <FlattenedSteps>
      <GoToRecentConversations />

      1. The filters at the top help you quickly find relevant conversations.
         For example, select **Participated** to filter to the conversations you
         have sent messages to.
      1. Click on a topic or DM conversation you're interested in to view it. You can
         return to **recent conversations** when done (e.g., by using the **back**
         button in your browser or desktop app) to select the next conversation.
    </FlattenedSteps>
  </TabItem>
</Tabs>

<ZulipTip>
  The **Participants** column shows which users recently sent a message (newest on the left).
</ZulipTip>
